Master of Science in Computer Science

The Masters of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) is designed to advance the professional careers of technologists in the field of computing. It presents a modern curriculum that challenges students to apply principles of design, critical and algorithmic thinking, innovation, management, and problem solving to the field of computer science. It prepares students to move into advanced careers in computer science and software by providing the necessary advanced skills and knowledge in computer systems, software, and telecommunications to effectively implement computerization processes across several industries including healthcare, manufacturing, research and development, education, finance, and other fields which require advanced computerization to remain competitive in the global economy.

Degree Course Requirements - 36 credit hours

Program Core Courses - 21 Credits

MIS 530 Business Architecture and Organizational Transformation 3 Credit Hours
MIS 500 Managing Information Systems & Technology 3 Credit Hours
MIS 510 Information Technology Project Management 3 Credit Hours
MIS 520 Leading Strategic Change with Technology 3 Credit Hours
MIS 540 Management of Information Security 3 Credit Hours
MIS 550 Big Data Analytics and Visualization 3 Credit Hours
CAP 690 Masters Applied Capstone 3 Credit Hours

In order to graduate with a concentration, students must take Five (5) courses, totaling 15 credit hours in the area of their chosen concentration

Software Development (DEV)
DEV 610 Web Application Development 3 Credit Hours
DEV 630 Web Programming I 3 Credit Hours
DEV 640 Web Programming II 3 Credit Hours
DEV 600 Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credit Hours
DEV 620 User Interface design 3 Credit Hours 

DATA Analytics (DATA)
DATA 620 Data in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 3 Credit Hours
DATA 600 Principles of Data Management 3 Credit Hours
DATA 610 Database Design and Management 3 Credit Hours
DATA 630 Artificial Intelligence and Prescriptive Analytics in Business 3 Credit Hours
DATA 640 Cloud Data Visualization 3 Credit Hours

Health Informatics (HIT)
HIT 640 Tele-Medicine and Networking 3 Credit Hours
DATA 600 Principles of Data Management 3 Credit Hours
HIT 610 Integrated Healthcare Technologies 3 Credit Hours
HIT 630 Compliance, Governance and Standards 3 Credit Hours
HIT 600 Health Informatics 3 Credit Hours

Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
AVR 600 Introduction to Unity and Simple Games 3 Credit Hours
AVR 601 2D Game Development in Unity I 3 Credit Hours
AVR 602 3D Game Development in Unity II 3 Credit Hours
AVR 603 Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Behavior in Unity 3 Credit Hours
AVR 604 AR and VR Development in Unity 3 Credit Hours

WEB Bootcamp
WEB 601 Front End Web Development 4 Credit Hours
WEB 602 Back End Web Development 4 Credit Hours
WEB 603 Full Stack Web Development 4 Credit Hours

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.